View Polk County IFAS Report (PDF)Winter Haven Hospital:This hospital is an academic and clinical affiliation of the UF Health Science Center and Shands HeathCare.Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred:This facility is one of the Research and Education Centers, strategically located close to a major commodity production region. The RECs enable IFAS researchers to quickly respond to the agricultural and natural resource needs in Florida.UF PHHP Affiliations: